Learn How to Make a Turkey Potholder - DIY Thanksgiving Sewing Project

Keep your kitchen and countertop and Thanksgiving table protected with your own cute handmade quilted and appliquéd turkey hot pad  in today's tutorial. Use it as a trivet, hot pad, potholder for baking, or just a cute addition to your fall and autumn kitchen decor. An easy appliqué project and great for gift giving, too!

For this project you will need:

• cotton fabric for the appliqué
• cotton fabric for the front and back
• cotton batting or Insul-Bright
• paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond light
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• optional walking foot or free motion foot
• optional tear away stabilizer
• turkey template from pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

The pattern is now available in my Etsy shop as a digital download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for more holiday potholders, trivets and hot pads? Check out some of the other tutorials I have!

Otherwise join us as we make this colorful turkey potholder:

Learn How to Make Handmade Quilted Christmas Tree Ornaments from Fabric Scraps - DIY Holiday Decor

Need a way to use up fabric scraps AND make something for your Christmas tree? Whip up these quick and easy homemade decorative heart and star Christmas tree ornaments in no time at all! These simple handmade quilted Christmas ornaments are made from fabric scraps or strips and felt or batting.

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps
• backing fabric
• felt or cotton batting
• pinking shears
• ribbon
• heart or star templates from patterns

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital downloadable pattern with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for something else? 

Check out some of my other Christmas sewing and crafting projects!

Otherwise, join as we make these scrappy heart and star Christmas ornaments:

Learn How to Make a Denim Heart Ornament - A DIY Holiday Project

For today's tutorial we are making a project that takes care of two holiday decorations. Valentine's Day and Christmas I am talking about you! A scrap of fabric, an old pair of blue jeans, and this step by step tutorial and you are all set for both holidays.

For this project you will need:

• Upcycled denim
• Scrap fabric
• Ribbon for hanging
• Polyester fiberfill
• Pinking shears
• Pins or Clover Wonder Clips
• Iron
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Heart template downloaded from pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

The pattern is now available in my Etsy shop as a digital download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for something else? 

Check out some of my other heart shaped sewing and crafting projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make our own denim heart ornament: 

Learn How to Make a Halloween Jack-O'-Lantern Potholder - DIY Fall Kitchen Project

Need something for Halloween next month? Use up some fabric scraps and make your own Jack-O'-Lantern hotpad, potholder, or trivet with today's tutorial. Great for making your kitchen festive for the holiday. 

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the applique
• fabric for the front and back
• cotton batting or Insul-Bright
• paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond light
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• basting spray or powder
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• walking foot or free motion foot
• optional tear away stabilizer
• Jack-O'-Lantern template downloaded from pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

The pattern is now available as a free PDF digital download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for other fun fall projects? Check out some of our other tutorials:

Otherwise, join us as we make a Jack-O'-Lantern potholder in this step by step tutorial:

Learn How to Make Two Witch Hat Buntings - DIY Halloween Fabric Garland Sewing Project

Today we are learning how to make two (yes 2!) projects in one tutorial video. We'll be making a quick and easy witch hat bunting and a witch hat bunting with a hat band that'll take you just a couple extra minutes. These DIY fabric projects with pinked raw edges are fast ways to decorate for Halloween. Fun for parties and for showing off to trick or treaters!

For these projects you will need:

• Cotton fabric
• Cotton batting
• Iron and ironing board
• Scissors and pinking shears
• Fabric clips or pins
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

The easy witches hat bunting is available as a free PDF digital download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, printable templates, and link to the tutorial. Click here to get your copy!

The witches hat bunting with the hat band is available in my Etsy shop as digital download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, printable templates, and link to the tutorial video. Get yours today!

Looking for more fall and Halloween projects? Check out some of my other tutorials here:

Otherwise, follow along as we make these two witch hat Halloween projects: